Female and male first names beginning with the letter “H”..
HILIA
FemaleHebrew female given name derived from "hillel," meaning "praise" or "song." It was inspired by Hillel the Elder, a prominent sage in Jewish history.
HILIANA
FemaleLatin-origin name derived from "hilarius," meaning "cheerful" or "happy." It's associated with the joyful Latin goddess Hilaria, and has been used throughout history, gaining popularity recently in cultures with strong Latin influences.
HILIARY
FemaleHilary is a Latin-origin name meaning "cheerful," originally used for males but now predominantly associated with females.
HILINAI
FemaleUnique feminine given name of Hawaiian origin, meaning "heavenly nourishment" or "food from the sky.
HILJA
FemaleThe female Finnish given name Hilja means 'peaceful' and signifies tranquility.
HILKIAH
MaleHebrew name derived from "Hezekiel," meaning "God will strengthen." It appears in the Bible as a high priest during King Manasseh's reign, symbolizing faithfulness and righteousness. Today, while rare, it carries historical and religious significance for some Jewish families.
HILL
MaleEnglish origin, directly means 'hill' and was initially used as a nickname for people living near hills or resembling one.
HILLA
FemaleHebrew name meaning 'joy' or 'celebration', often associated with happiness and positivity.
HILLARD
MaleRare Germanic name derived from 'hild', meaning battle, and '-ard', signifying strength or bravery.
HILLAREE
FemaleRare American female given name coined by Diablo Cody for her film 'Young Adult', with possible roots in Hillary and Miley but no definitive meaning.
HILLAREY
FemaleRare English given name derived from the Old English "Hilla," meaning "hill." It signifies a connection to nature and earth, specifically hillsides.
HILLARI
FemaleUncommon female name of American origin, believed to be a blend of Hillary and Marilyn, carrying potential connotations of strength and glamour, though its meaning remains varied and undefined.
HILLARIE
FemaleHillary is an English name originally derived from the Old German Hilarius, meaning "cheerful" or "happy." It has been used for both boys and girls throughout history but is now more strongly associated with female namesakes like Hillary Clinton.
HILLARY
FemaleEnglish feminine given name derived from Old English "hild", meaning "battle".
HILLARY
MaleFemale English name derived from Old English 'hildr', meaning 'battle', popularized by Hillary Clinton.
HILLEL
MaleHebrew male given name meaning "to praise," derived from the word "hillal" and associated with Hillel the Elder, a renowned Jewish sage.
HILLERY
FemaleUnique variant spelling of Hillary, derived from the Latin word "hilaris," meaning "cheerful" or "joyful.
HILLERY
MaleRare American given name coined by Edgar Allan Poe in his 1842 short story "The Masque of the Red Death.
HILLIARD
MaleUncommon English male given name derived from Old English Hildred, meaning "strong in battle".
HILLIARY
FemaleHillary is an American female given name derived from the English male name meaning "cheerful" or "happy". It gained popularity in the US during the 20th century due to its association with Hillary Clinton, who served as First Lady from 1993 to 2001.
HILLIARY
MaleRare American female given name derived from the Latin Hilarius, meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy', popularized by Saint Hilary in the 4th century.
HILLIE
MaleRare American female name derived from the English word 'hill', symbolizing residence near hills.
HILLIP
MaleUnique, uncommon name of unknown origin and meaning, not found in any language or culture, with no etymological records or historical significance.
HILLIS
FemaleUncommon American given name with unclear origin and meaning, possibly a variant of Willis.
HILLIS
MaleAmerican name coined by author Flannery O'Connor, with a meaning loosely associated with nature, specifically hillsides or hilly landscapes.
HILLMAN
MaleUncommon English name derived from the occupational surname 'Hillman', given to individuals who resided or worked in hill areas, conveying strength and independence.
HILLORY
MaleUncommon English given name derived from the surname Hillary, which means "son of Hilary". Hilary itself is a Latin masculine name meaning "cheerful" or "happy".
HILLORY
FemaleElegant English name with Latin roots, derived from Hilary, which means 'cheerful' or 'happy'.
HILMA
FemaleGermanic feminine given name that means "protection" or "helmet".
HILMAN
MaleGerman-origin name derived from 'hil', meaning 'help'. It originally denoted a helper or servant, first appearing in England in the late 13th century, with various spellings including Helm, Helmann, Hellman.
HILMAR
MaleHilmar is of German origin, meaning 'protection and fame', associated with strength and valor throughout history.
HILMER
MaleThe male given name Hilmer is of German descent, originating from the Old High German word 'helm' meaning helmet or protector.
HILMON
MaleRare Hebrew name derived from 'hilam,' meaning 'dream.' It signifies 'dreamer' or 'one who dreams.'
HILO
MaleUnique Hawaiian name derived from the word 'hilo', meaning 'to leap or spurt forth'.
HILREY
MaleThe name Hilrey has an unknown origin and no widely accepted meaning or history.
HILRY
MaleLatin-derived name meaning "cheerful" or "happy," popularized by early Christians like St. Hilary of Poitiers.
HILTON
FemaleEnglish name derived from 'hyll' (hill) and 'tun' (settlement), signifying 'settlement on a hill'. Originally a medieval English surname, Hilton has evolved into a popular global given name with a simple yet timeless meaning.
HILTON
MaleEnglish name of Norman origin, derived from "hil" meaning hill and "tun" meaning enclosure or settlement, translating to "settlement on a hill.
HILYARD
MaleRare English name with roots in Old English elements 'hild' meaning battle and 'geard' meaning garden.
HIMA
FemaleIndian-origin feminine given name derived from Sanskrit 'hima', meaning 'snow' or 'cold'.